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Adela V.

Tutor Various Subjects And Part-Time Babysitter

Garden Grove, CA

4.5(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
I've tutored children from the age of 4 to 16. I have experience teaching Algebra, Geometry, Stats, Spanish, English, Arts, Sciences and prepping students for various college admission tests. Also, I hold a CPR license and I babysit when a family needs additional help. I earned my college degree in Marketing and Management in...

Debra S. says "Adela was with our family for a few months. Adela is very organized, super reliable, punctual, and honest. She was very involved with my 10 year old...

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Former Instructor And Public School Teacher Available For Private Tutoring

Huntington Beach, CA

4.0(1)
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$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have been helping and motivating children with their academic studies for over 25 years. I will assess your child and write an individualized plan. I analyze his or her specific needs and teach skills and strategies to improve reading, writing, or math. I have all the materials that will aid in our personalized lessons....

Flora Z. says "She is a very dependable tutor for my girl. She was working with my girl to increase enthusiasm and comprehension while reading, develop basic...

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Elementary School Teacher - Credentialed - 8 Years Of Experience

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$85/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello! My name is Christina and I have earned a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree from UCI in 2013 and have always been booked up in tutoring! I LOVE what I'd do. I have taught K-4 reading intervention groups and 4th/5th grade full-time in both Northern and Southern California...

Tatevik A. says "Miss Christi is amazing. She has been tutoring my 4 year old son for almost a year now. She is always on time, making his classes fun, preparing...

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Elementary School Tutor And Homework Helper

Fountain Valley, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I worked as a teacher assistant in an Elementary school for 11 years with all different grade levels, from pre-k to 5th grade. I also taught 1st grade and Pre-K after I received my Florida teaching credentials. In all these years, I have successfully helped students to overcome difficulties in Reading and Math. By using a...

Diana M. says "Amazing teacher!!! Sad life happens... she was able to bring my little sister from a C student to an A student!!! Teachers kept giving mom complements of...

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Experienced Elementary Teacher Available For Tutoring K-5 And SAT Prep Help

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm a former certified elementary school teacher with 10+ years of experience in classroom teaching and private tutoring. Whether your child needs after-school homework help, targeted reading or math intervention, or a boost before the new school year, I'm here to help! I also support emerging readers, skill-building in...

Melissa R. says "There aren't enough words to describe how much Avery has positively impacted our boys, not only with preschool academics, but also (and most importantly...

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Excellent Tutor

Irvine, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
I can tutor grade school children or immigrants in English or other subjects. I have a M. A. degree in teaching English to people from other counties.
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Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
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$80/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My background is in Educational Leadership and I have 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring. I have extensive experience working with Chinese and Korean students and bilingual kids is my passion. I have helped families with Private schools applications and ISEE test, iTEP test, TOEFL, and IELST. I have experience working...

Kevin J. says "Highly engaged with our kids. Very dependable even during the challenging COVID time. Would definitely recommend for other families to consider!!!"

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Tutor

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
I have been a teacher for 26 years and have tutored individual students for all of those years. Since retiring I have been tutoring exclusively. My classroom experience ranges from grades 6-12 and my tutoring experience ranges from K-university. I have experience with general education students as well as special needs students....

Jayne P. says "She works extremely well with my son and his grades have improved. Kind and calm and flexible."

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Honors Student Tutor!

Irvine, CA

4.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Alliyah. I am 18 years old and currently a freshman, as well as an honors student, in college. I am the oldest of four siblings. Having three younger siblings has given me a great amount of experience, as I have spent years watching, tutoring, and spending time with them. Throughout high school, I was an honor...

Derek D. says "Our son B. absolutely adores her and she has done a fantastic job in helping him focus and to learn."

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The Write Time Education

Santa Ana, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Anthony. I have tutored for 15 years now and will continue to for as long as my circumstances allow me to. I find it's my passion to help others and that is why I have remained in the Education Department during my high school years and even more so once I graduated. Due to my passion, I have a team of...

Michelle G. says "My 14 year-old son is anxious and very shy and Anthony was fantastic with him. He helped my son get ready (and pass) the Algebra 1 Regents test. I can't...

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Tutor For: STEM- English As Second Language

Irvine, CA

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$26/hr
3 years experience
As a STEM/ESL English tutor with 3+ years of experience in working with students from the ages 12-22, I can confidently say that every student can be great in their STEM/Language classes, as long as they get the right help ! :) Most of my students tend to be happy enough to keep me as their tutor as they go up different grades...
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Newport Beach, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience
I graduated from Williams College (#1 Liberal Arts College) in 2024 with a major in Biology and concentrations in Asian Studies and Public Health. In high school, I graduated as Valedictorian with a 4. 0 GPA, earned a 35 on the ACT, and continued my academic success in college with a 3. 8+ GPA. My tutoring style is encouraging,...
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Engaging Math And Computer Science Tutor

Irvine, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
3+ years of 1-on-1 personalized tutoring in Math, Science, Standardized Test Prep (ACT, SAT), Computer Science, and English at the Elementary and High School level. I am eager to help students learn and grow in confidence in their problem solving, critical thinking, and creative skills! I am able to adjust and develop a learning...
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Garden Grove, CA

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$24/hr
3 years experience
My name is Alice , a third-year student at Orange Coast College. My major is Business. I was a valedictorian at Bolsa Grande High School in 2022 with SAT of 1430 and 5's on AP Macro, Micro, Calculus, US History and English. I have 2 years experience through SuperProf and in OCC.
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Irvine, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I have tutored kids in all subjects! I would love to help your kids with their academics and their confidence level when it comes to their achievements! thank you!
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Newport Beach, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I'm a writer and educator with 4 years of experience teaching English language arts, creative writing awards, and college application essays. I've helped students win YoungArts, John Locke, and Scholastic awards. I've also helped students win acceptance to Columbia, RISD, NYU, Cornell, Brown, USC, UCs, and more. My approach is...
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HS English Teacher / Tutoring And Test-Taking Support

Newport Beach, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience
I am a high school English teacher in OC! I have a lot of experience with children and helping them with school work, test preparation, and more!
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Cal Poly Pomona Student Looking To Tutor!

Huntington Beach, CA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I am currently a vet science major at Cal Poly Pomona. I do not have a job for the summer and would love to tutor! I can help a lot in English, Math, Science, and any other class your child may need help with!
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Tutor (Math, Science, English)

Fountain Valley, CA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Let's look deeper than just the class content. Let's examine how you/your student engages with class and learning; are we approaching class time, note taking, and homework passively or actively? I have spent a lifetime successfully navigating the most challenging education material out there; and it's not just natural...
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Garden Grove, CA

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$29/hr
3 years experience
Greetings, Parents and Students! I would like to express my gratitude to those who have stumbled upon a purposely sought out this website. Whether you need assistance for an upcoming assessment, want to brush up on concepts, or require long-term or short-term tutoring, you have come to the right place. My name is Andy, also...
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  • 60 test prep tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $33.67/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated test prep tutors is 5.0

Recent test prep tutor reviews from local parents in Costa Mesa, CA

Test Prep Tutors in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed test prep tutors

Adela V.

Adela was with our family for a few months. Adela is very organized, super reliable, punctual, and honest. She was very involved with my 10...

- Debra S.

Nicole B.

She is a very dependable tutor for my girl. She was working with my girl to increase enthusiasm and comprehension while reading, develop...

- Flora Z.

Christina H.

Miss Christi is amazing. She has been tutoring my 4 year old son for almost a year now. She is always on time, making his classes fun,...

- Tatevik A.

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